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Enrichment Programs

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

At St. Helen Catholic School, we believe every child should be challenged to reach his or her God-given potential. Our enrichment opportunities provide students with additional academic challenges, leadership experiences, and opportunities to showcase their talents and interests.

Academic Enrichment

Students in Grades 1–4 who demonstrate exceptional achievement in mathematics may be invited to participate in our Math Enrichment Program. These students are pulled from the regular classroom for specialized instruction using Beast Academy, a highly engaging and rigorous program designed to develop advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Students in Grades 6–8 may qualify for placement in Advanced Courses based on a combination of standardized test scores, classroom performance, report card grades, and teacher recommendations.

Advanced academic opportunities include:

  • Algebra I Honors (Grade 8) – Students may earn a high school credit while completing advanced mathematics coursework.
  • Advanced Spanish (Grade 8) – Students may earn a high school credit for Spanish I.

Academic Competitions and Special Programs

Students are encouraged to develop and showcase their talents through a variety of academic competitions and enrichment opportunities, including:

  • Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest (Grades K–8)
  • SAVVAS Academic Programs (Grades K–5)
  • Spelling Bee
  • Accelerated Reader Program (Grades 1–8)
  • Respect Life Essay Contest
  • Elks Club Essay Contest
  • Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Essay Contest (Grades 5–8)
  • National Junior Honor Society (Grades 6–8) 

Clubs and Extracurricular Opportunities

Students also have opportunities to pursue their interests and develop leadership, creativity, and teamwork through participation in:

  • Chess Club
  • STEM Club
  • Art Club
  • Music Club
  • Choir

Through these programs, students are challenged to grow academically, develop their unique gifts, and become confident leaders who use their talents in service to God and others. 

 

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